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(Video) Santa Monica Overhauls Parking Rates in Bid to Boost Revenue and Local Businesses

Parking in Santa Monica is changing — and depending on how long you stay, it could cost you more or less. 🚗💰 The city says these changes could generate up to $9 million a year and help support local businesses after declaring fiscal distress. 🎥 @juliet.lemar for Mirror Media LA

Santa Monica Overhauls Parking Rates in Bid to Boost Revenue and Local Businesses.
Santa Monica is changing parking rates by length of stay, aiming to raise up to $9M a year. 🚗💰.🎥 @juliet.lemar for Mirror Media LA pic.twitter.com/8QsKup6VFw
— Santa Monica Mirror (@SMMirror) December 23, 2025

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